Back to Baghdad

A HC2002 scenario for the EC2000 Gulf of Oman battleset.

Designed for play by BLUE side only.

Background

It is late 2002, and the prospect of war in the Persian Gulf is
once again considered very likely. The US has already deployed large
forces to the theater in preparation for what looks to be an
inevitable conflict with Iraq, and the buildup continues. The
political landscape, however, is very different from what it was in
1991. Both Saudi Arabia and Turkey, key Coalition partners in
Operation Desert Storm, have this time refused to permit American
forces to deploy troops at their installations or launch offensive
operations from their soil. 

A handful of Gulf nations, and a naval force centred around the
ageing carrier USS Constellation, are presently the only platforms
from which US and British forces may engage the enemy.

If Saddam decides to act first, will it be enough ?

Consider the fact that although the US and British forces have
overwhelming superiority, both in numbers and capability, it could be
a serious political defeat if the Iraqis are able to even bloody the
noses of their attackers. You need a quick and relatively painless
victory to keep Washington happy.

Your primary targets are, of course, Iraqi facilities linked to
weapons of mass destruction. Eliminate Saddam's capability in this
regard.

Happy Harpooning !

Direct comments to Brad Leyte at bkleyte@nf.sympatico.ca
